UFC strawweight Amanda Ribas has received a temporary suspension from the U.S Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after failing a random drug test.
Ribas was preparing to make her UFC debut. She was scheduled to fight Juliana Lima on July 7 at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale in Las Vegas.
Ribas has a professional MMA record of 6-1. Almost all of her wins have come by knockout or submission.
The UFC released a statement on Thursday regarding Ribas testing positive for a banned substance.
“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Ribas. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Because the Nevada Athletic Commission is the regulatory body overseeing the upcoming event where Ribas was scheduled to compete, USADA will also work to ensure that the Commission has the necessary information to determine its proper judgment of Ribas’ potential anti-doping violation. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”
